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73 The outs or War Party are strong in their invective against the ? for not organizing conte que goute action warlike operations, moreover as they say, any number of Volunteers could be obtained from the United States.

  But first, where are the Ways & Means?  For war is not carried on now a days by inspiration.  Secondly would it be politic? If the question can be settled even by a lengthy negotiation, thus good blood would be spared.  True it is, the West is nearly 'broken up', but in the Eastern Counties all is going on flourishingly, particularly on Red River.  The President's political oponents [sic]  have organized a sort of 'Convention' to be held at Brazoria; & considerable acrimony of feeling & opposition is ? against the Executive for his wish of having the ? seat from Austin to Houston, according to his view of the case, for their better security.  The inhabitants of Austin will not allow them to be removed.

11th - An old Coshatte chief named Colote some 80 years of age made a long speech in his language at the Exchange. It was translated to his hearers, the principal points being